: a military base chiefly for the operation of aircraft
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Baghdad expects logistical support to transit through the coalition’s air base in Erbil and did not rule out joint US-Iraqi counter-ISIS operations launched from Al-Asad if deemed necessary.—Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 19 Jan. 2026 The Syrian military said its forces were in full control of Deir Hafer, captured the Jarrah air base to the east and were in the process of clearing mines and explosives.—Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026 Their hopes rose further on Wednesday, with news that the Pentagon had ordered some non-essential personnel from its largest Middle East air base, a move seen as preparation for battle.—Kay Armin Serjoie, Time, 17 Jan. 2026 For nearly 30 years, there have been plans to build a veterans' clinic and final resting place on the property of the old Alameda air base.—John Ramos, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for air base